Event
ASME - December 8, 2011 "Why We Hate the Oil Companies"
SPEAKER:
John Hofmeister
Founder and Chief Executive, Citizens for Affordable Energy
Former President, Shell Oil Company
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW:
As president of Shell Oil, John Hofmeister was known for being a straight shooter, willing to challenge his peers throughout the industry. Now, he's a man on a mission - the founder of Citizens for Affordable Energy - crisscrossing the country in a grassroots campaign to change the way Americans look at energy in this country. While pundits proffer false new promises of green energy independence, or flatly deny the existence of a problem, Hofmeister offers an insider's view of what's behind the energy companies' posturing, and how politicians use energy misinformation, disinformation, and lack of information to get and stay elected. He tackles the energy controversy head-on, without regard for political correctness. He also provides a new framework for solving difficult problems, identifying solutions that will lead to a future of comfortable lifestyles, affordable and clean energy, environmental protection, and sustained economic competitiveness.
SPEAKER'S BIOGRAPHY:
John Hofmeister, upon retirement from Shell Oil Company in 2008, founded and heads the not-for-profit (501(c)(3) ), nation-wide membership association, Citizens for Affordable Energy. This Washington, D.C.-registered, public policy education firm promotes sound U.S. energy security solutions for the nation, including a range of affordable energy supplies, efficiency improvements, essential infrastructure, sustainable environmental policies and public education on energy issues.
Hofmeister was named President of Houston-based Shell Oil Company in March 2005, heading the U.S. Country Leadership Team, which included the leaders of all Shell businesses operating in the United States. He became President after serving as Group Human Resource Director of the Shell Group, based in The Hague, The Netherlands.
As Shell President, Hofmeister launched an extensive outreach program, unprecedented in the energy industry, to discuss critical global energy challenges. The program included an 18 month, 50-city engagement program across the country during which Hofmeister led 250 other Shell leaders to meet with more than 15,000 business, community and civic leaders, policymakers, and academics to discuss what must be done to ensure affordable, available energy for the future.
A business leader who has participated in the inner workings of multiple industries for over 35 years, Hofmeister also has held executive leadership positions in General Electric, Nortel and AlliedSignal (now Honeywell International).
PDH (Professional Development Hour) certificates available to attendees. Brazos Bookstore will display and sell Mr. Hofmeister's book of the same title of this presentation.
http://www.whywehatetheoilcompanies.com/
NOTE: This meeting will be held at HESS Club (Houston Engineering & Scientific Society). This is different from our usual venue.
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LocationHESS Club (View)
5430 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77056
United States
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